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Bugsy Siegel murder 75 years ago changed Las Vegas forever

Posted on June 8, 2022 by William P. BarrettJune 8, 2022
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His death at age 41 opened up gambling mecca to other mobsters and their financiers

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What’s Buried Here, Stays Here: the few famous graves of Las Vegas (Part 5)

Posted on May 3, 2022 by William P. BarrettMay 3, 2022
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A look at the life and death of Robin Leach and Richard (Old Man) Harrison

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Despite big talk, Las Vegas economy remains a one-trick pony

Posted on April 18, 2022 by William P. BarrettApril 18, 2022
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Notwithstanding recession and pandemic, diversification away from gambling remains an elusive goal

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What’s buried here, stays here: the few famous graves of Las Vegas (Part 4)

Posted on March 20, 2022 by William P. BarrettMarch 20, 2022
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Benny Binion and Nick the Greek join the list

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Overlooking Las Vegas, the mystique–and myths–of Mount Charleston

Posted on February 21, 2022 by William P. BarrettFebruary 21, 2022
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Sitting as it does in the Mojave Desert of southern Nevada, less than 300 miles from Mexico, the immediate Las Vegas area has pretty mild winters, with no snow most years. Except for this: A scan of the mountainous horizon … Continue reading →

Las Vegas hospital co-founded by casino skim mobster loses appeal of big Medicare overbilling claim

Posted on January 13, 2022 by William P. BarrettJanuary 13, 2022
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Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center is on the hook to the feds for nearly $20 million.

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